Q: I use Google Maps on my Android phone, an LG K51. When I'm at home, and the phone is using Wi-Fi, I hear the app's voice directions. But once I'm in driving my car, the voice directions can't be ...

Q: I use Google Maps on my Android phone, an LG K51. When I’m at home, and the phone is using Wi-Fi, I hear the app’s voice directions. But once I’m in driving my car, the voice directions can’t be ...

The Google Maps app for Android has, for years now, had the same old voice input that’s slow and not as accurate as Google’s latest offerings. Finally that’s changing, as Google Maps is rolling out a ...

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Google has quietly retired Maps Driving Mode, a once-handy feature for navigation and media controls. Here's what led to its removal and what may replace it.